Odisha Region Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026: Apply for MTS, Tax Assistant & Stenographer Posts

Odisha Region Income Tax Department has recruits Tax Assistant, Stenographer Gr.II, and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. Candidates with 10th, 12th, Graduate pass can apply offline. The application closes on July 31, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates should submit the offline application from through Registered/Speed Post only. 

Odisha Region Income Department Recruitment 2026 

The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region, Bhubaneswar has officially released the Odisha Region Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. A total of 12 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates who fulfill the prescribed educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions can submit their applications through the offline mode before the last date.  

The application process has already begun, and interested candidates must send their duly filled application form along with the required documents through Registered Post or Speed Post. The last date to submit the application is 31st July 2026. In this article, candidates can check complete details about the Income Tax Department Odisha Region Recruitment 2026, including notification PDF, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application process, important dates, and required documents.  

Odisha Region Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026 - Overview

*Organization Name: Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region

*Post Name: Tax Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II & Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) 

*Total Vacancies: 12 

*Advt./Memo No.: Pr. CCIT/Estt/III-39/Sports/2021-22/ 6981 

*Application Mode: Offline 

*Application Mode: Offline

*Last Date: 31st July 2026 

*Job Location: Odisha 

*Selection Process: Sports Achievement Assessment, Skill Test (where applicable), Document Verification 

*Official Website: www.incometaxindia.gov.in. 

Income Tax Department Odisha Odisha Region Notification 2026 

The official Income Tax Department Odisha Region Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF was released on 5th June 2026 by the Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Odisha Region, Bhubaneswar. The notification contains complete information regarding post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, sports eligibility, age limits, salary, selection procedure, required certificates, and offline application process. Applicants are strongly advised to read the detailed notification carefully before submitting their applications. Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the link provided below in this article. 

Eligibility Criteria Details for Odisha Region Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the Income Tax Department Odisha Region Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions regarding educational qualifications, age limit, sports achievements, and nationality. Applicants who fail to meet any of the required criteria at any stage of the recruitment process will not be considered for appointment. Therefore, candidates should carefully verify their eligibility before submitting the application form. The complete details are provided below. 

Educational Qualification 

Tax Assistant

• Candidates applying for the post of Tax Assistant must possess a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university. 

• In addition, applicants should have a data entry speed of 8,000 key depressions per hour, as the post requires basic computer proficiency for official work. 

Stenographer Grade-II 

• To apply for the Stenographer Grade-II post, candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution. 

• Applicants must also qualify in the prescribed stenography skill test, which includes a dictation speed of 80 words per minute for 10 minutes, followed by transcription on a computer within 50 minutes for English or 65 minutes for Hindi.

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) 

• Candidates applying for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) post must have passed the Matriculation (10th Class) examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. 

Sports Eligibility 

Since this recruitment is being conducted under the Sports Quota, applicants must possess outstanding achievements in recognized sporting events. Candidates should have represented the Country, State, University, or School in approved national or international competitions or secured medals in recognized tournaments. 

Eligible candidates may include those who have:

• Represented India in recognized international sports competitions.

• Represented a State or Union Territory in Senior or Junior National Championships recognized by the concerned National Sports Federation.

• Won medals in Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Winter Games, or Khelo India Para Games.

• Represented a university in Inter-University tournaments organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

• Represented a State School Team in National School Games organized by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).

Note: Only achievements in the sports disciplines notified by the department will be considered. Candidates must submit the prescribed sports certificates issued by the competent authority in support of their achievements. 

Age Limit as on: 01 August 2026

• Tax Assistant: 18 to 27 years

• Stenographer Grade-II: 18 to 27 years

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 18 to 25 years 

Age Relaxation

• Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit. 

• SC/ST Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to 10 years relaxation in the upper age limit. 

• Age relaxation will be applicable as per the Government of India rules and subject to submission of valid supporting documents. 

Odisha Region Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026 Salary Details 

Candidates selected under the Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 will be appointed under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and will receive an attractive salary along with various allowances and benefits as per Central Government rules. The post-wise pay level and salary details are given below:

• Tax Assistant: Pay Level-4 of the Pay Matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month)

• Stenographer Grade-II: Pay Level-4 of the Pay Matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month)

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Pay Level-1 of the Pay Matrix (₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month)

Additional Benefits 

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also be entitled to various Central Government allowances and service benefits, including:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

• Transport Allowance (TA)

• Medical Facilities

• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

• National Pension System (NPS) Benefits

• Leave and Other Government Service Benefits as applicable

Odisha Region Income Tax Department Selection Process 2026 

The selection process for the Income Tax Department Odisha Region Recruitment 2026 will be based on the candidates' sports achievements, post-specific skill tests (where applicable), and document verification. The recruitment process differs slightly depending on the post applied for. Application Scrutiny: All applications will be screened to verify the candidates' eligibility, educational qualifications, and sports achievements. Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the next stage.

• Sports Achievement Assessment: Shortlisting will primarily be based on the candidates' performance and achievements in recognized national and international sports events as specified in the official notification. 

• Skill Test (For Tax Assistant & Stenographer Grade-II): Shortlisted candidates for the posts of Tax Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II will be required to appear for the prescribed skill test. Candidates must qualify the skill test to be considered for final selection. 

• Merit List Preparation: The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks awarded for sports achievements, subject to qualifying the applicable skill test. A waiting list will also be maintained as per the recruitment rules. 

• Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will be called for document verification. All original educational certificates, sports certificates, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and other required documents will be verified. 

• Final Appointment: Candidates who successfully clear all stages of the selection process and satisfy all eligibility conditions will be appointed to the respective posts in the Income Tax Department, Odisha Region, under the Sports Quota. 

How to Apply for Income Tax Department Odisha Region Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for the Odisha Region Income Tax Department Recruitment 2026 by submitting the application form in the prescribed format through Registered Post or Speed Post. Follow the steps below to complete the application process:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department at https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/. 

Step 2: Open the Recruitment or What's New section and download the official notification along with the prescribed application form.

Step 3: Carefully read the notification and ensure that you meet the educational qualification, age limit, and sports eligibility criteria for the desired post.

Step 4: Fill in the application form with all the required personal, educational, sports, and communication details accurately.

Step 5: Attach self-attested copies of all the required documents, including educational certificates, sports certificates, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar Card, recent passport-size photographs, and other relevant documents.

Step 6: Place the duly filled application form and supporting documents in an envelope. Clearly superscribe the envelope with "Application for Appointment of Meritorious Sportsperson in Income Tax Department, Odisha Region – 2026."

Step 7: Send the application envelope through Registered Post or Speed Post to the following address on or before the last date:

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (Hqrs.) (Admn. & Vig.)
Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax
1st Floor, Aayakar Bhawan, Rajaswa Vihar
Bhubaneswar – 751007, Odisha 

Step 8: Keep the postal receipt and a copy of the completed application form for future reference until the recruitment process is completed. 

Application Fee 

Candidates applying for the Income Tax Department Odisha Sports Quota Recruitment 2026 are not required to pay any application fee. As per the official notification, the department has exempted all applicants from paying registration or processing charges. Eligible candidates can submit their application form free of cost, irrespective of their category.

• General (UR): ₹0/- (No Fee)

• OBC: ₹0/- (No Fee)

• EWS: ₹0/- (No Fee)

• SC/ST: ₹0/- (No Fee)

• PwBD: ₹0/- (No Fee)

• All Other Categories: ₹0/- (No Fee) 

Important Links:

• Notification PDF: Click Here

• Official Website: Click Here